Charlie McAvoy was unable to play in Monday's 4-Nations round-robin finale against Team Sweden due to an upper-body injury. He was admitted to a local-area hospital due to the injury, head coach Mike Sullivan said. (Source: Jim McBride)

Fantasy Impact: McAvoy has a history of shoulder issues, including a surgery in 2022 for a left shoulder arthroscopic stabilization procedure. However, it remains to be seen whether McAvoy's UBI is related to the shoulder, or another body part. His status for Thursday's 4-Nations final against Team Canada is uncertain.

Linus Ullmark did not dress for Team Sweden's final round-robin game in the 4-Nations Tournament Monday against Team USA as he battles an illness. (Source: Elliotte Friedman)

Fantasy Impact: Friedman reported that the flu was running rampant through the Swedish locker room, and it was also the reason Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell and Mika Zibanejad of the New York Rangers were unable to go. Ullmark has until Saturday evening to recover before the Montreal Canadiens come calling, as NHL play resumes after the break.

Mika Zibanejad was unable to suit up for Team Sweden's 4-Nations finale Monday against the United States due to a bout with the flu. (Source: Elliotte Friedman)

Fantasy Impact: The flu has apparently run roughshod through the Swedish locker room, and it claimed Zibanejad and Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell for the final round-robin game. Zibanejad will have until Saturday afternoon to get better, as his Rangers travel to Buffalo to tangle with the Sabres as NHL play resumes. If he can make it through that game without any setbacks, get him back in the active fantasy lineup immediately.

Rickard Rakell was unable to play in Monday's 4-Nations game for Team Sweden against the United States, as he is battling the flu. (Source: Elliotte Friedman)

Fantasy Impact: The flu apparently is running rampant through the Team Sweden locker room, which is cause for concern for fantasy managers of all participants for Tre Kronor. Rakell will have until Saturday afternoon to get well before the Washington Capitals visit PPG Paints Arena to face his Penguins as NHL play resumes.

Brady Tkachuk left Monday's 4-Nations game against Team Sweden at TD Garden in Boston due to a lower-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan said in the post-game presser that Tkachuk should be fine. "I don't anticipate it being an issue," Sullivan said. (Source: Bridgette Proulx)

Fantasy Impact: Tkachuk sustained an injury when he collided with the boards in the first period. He attempted to play another shift after the incident but did not return from the room for the second period. His status for Thursday's 4-Nations final against Team Canada remains uncertain, although Sullivan's tone appeared optimistic. Fantasy managers are more concerned about his availability for Saturday's game against Montreal at Canadian Tire Centre. If he plays on Thursday, should be ready for the game against the Habs.

Matthew Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury against Canada in Saturday's 4 Nations Face-off Tournament game, and he will not play Monday in the final round-robin game against Sweden at TD Garden in Boston. (Source: Dan Rosen)

Fantasy Impact: Tkachuk has been instrumental in Team USA's success at the 4 Nations, as the Americans have already qualified for the final Thursday. Tkachuk's status for the final is uncertain. Chris Kreider, a healthy scratch for the first two games for Team USA, draws into the lineup in place of the gritty Panthers forward. If Tkachuk is sidelined Thursday, then fantasy managers should be a little more concerned.

Shea Theodore suffered an upper-body injury playing for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-off Tournament against Sweden, and he was sent home due to what is being called a week-to-week injury. (Source: Vegas Golden Knights)

Fantasy Impact: Specifically, his injury is believed to be to his arm. It's unfortunate for fantasy managers seeing a valuable rearguard go down to a longer-term injury, especially when that ailment was suffered in a non-NHL game. It appears Kaedon Korczak will have a much larger short-term role, while Nicolas Hague, Ben Hutton and Zach Whitecloud should also scoot up the depth chart.

Alex Ovechkin (leg) returns to the lineup for the Washington Capitals against the Toronto Maple Leafa according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ovechkin will take the ice after missing the last 16 games due to a broken leg, providing a boost to a Washington lineup that continues to surprise, The veteran superstar has posted 25 points (15 goals, 10 assists) and 44 hits in 18 games so far this season.

Seth Jones (foot) has been activated from injured reserve by the Chicago Blackhawks according to Charlie Roumeliotis. (Source: Charlie Roumeliotis on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jones returns after being sidelined for the last 16 games with the foot injury, rejoining the Chicago blueline group while also moving back into his primary role on the top power-play unit for the Blackhawks ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Calgary Flames.

Tyler Seguin (hip) will undergo surgery and is expected to miss four-to-six months for the Dallas Stars according to general manager Jim Nill. (Source: Brien Rea on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Seguin will now miss a majority of the remainder of the regular season while recovering, with Dallas hoping the talented center will be fully healthy in time for the beginning of the postseason for a one of the top squad’s in the Western Conference currently. Seguin posted a 1.05 point per game average (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 games this season.

Matthew Knies (head) has been activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday. (Source: Toronto Maple Leafs PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Knies returns after missing the last two games for the Maple Leafs, providing a physical boost to a talented Toronto forward group. The feisty winger has registered 44 hits while also posting 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 20 games so far this season.

Auston Matthews (upper body) returns to the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Source: NHL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Matthews is back after missing the last nine games with the upper body injury. The talented center will provide an obvious boost to a Toronto forward group in need of his ability to fill up the net consistently. Matthews has tallied 11 points (five goals, six assists) in 13 games so far this season.

Patrick Kane (upper body) has been ruled out for the Detroit Red Wings against the Calgary Flames Wednesday according to Daniella Bruce. (Source: Daniella Bruce on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kane will sit out for the second consecutive contest for head coach Derek Lalonde and is considered day-to-day moving forward, with the next chance to take the ice Friday against the New Jersey Devils.

Connor McDavid (lower body) is out for the remainder of Monday night’s contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets. (Source: Edmonton Oilers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McDavid suffered the lower body injury on his first shift of the night and will remain sidelined for the remainder of the contest. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the superstar ahead of Edmonton’s next scheduled contest.

Macklin Celebrini (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the San Jose Sharks according to Elliotte Friedman. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Celebrini will be sidelined until at least Thursday after suffering the lower-body injury in San Jose’s season opener. The talented forward recorded a goal and an assist in his debut for the Sharks and will be counted on heavily in the offensive zone for a young squad throughout this season.

Juuse Saros (lower body) will start between the pipes for the Nashville Predators against the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. (Source: Max Herz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Saros returns after missing Nashville’s season opening contest due to the lower body injury suffered in the team’s preseason finale. The netminder should be tested early and often by a Detroit offensive attack looking to find the back of the net on a more consistent basis Saturday night.

Patrik Laine exited Saturday’s preseason contest between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs with an apparent left knee injury according to Darren Dreger. (Source: Darren Dreger on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Laine suffered the injury after an open ice collision with Toronto center Cedric Pare. The enigmatic forward’s status will be updated after he undergoes further tests for the Canadiens.

Travis Koncecny (upper body) has been ruled out for the Philadelphia Flyers and will not play against the New York Rangers Saturday. (Source: Kevin Kurz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Konecny will miss Saturday afternoon’s contest for the Flyers after suffering the upper body injury in Friday’s practice. Tyson Foerster will take Konecny’s spot in the lineup for head coach John Tortorella against the Rangers.

John Tavares (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of a home matchup against the Anaheim Ducks Saturday night. (Source: Elliotte Friedman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tavares will sit out Saturday night’s contest with an undisclosed minor injury according to Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe. Max Domi will fill in at center on Toronto’s second forward line against the Ducks Saturday night.

Connor Bedard (jaw) has been placed on injured reserve by the Chicago Blackhawks the club announced Saturday. (Source: Chicago Blackhawks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bedard suffered the fractured jaw on an enormous first-period hit from Devils defenseman Brendan Smith and was unable to return to Friday’s 4-2 loss. The No.1 overall pick of the 2023 NHL draft this past summer had played a vital role in leading Chicago’s dismal offense to this point, leading the team with 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) in 39 games so far this season.